Prince Harry has made the surprise confession he wishes he could close down the Invictus Games, as he emotionally reflects on his achievement.

The Duke of Sussex, 40, confessed that his ultimate aspiration is to render the Invictus Games unnecessary and he wishes we lived in a world where they were not neccessary. As the founder of the competition in 2014, he had hoped to support injured veterans in their recovery.

However, he says he has been forced to acknowledge that the Games are now more crucial than ever, and vowed to keep them going.

In a revealing and poignant moment while attending the seventh Invictus Games in Vancouver and Whistler, Harry expressed his sentiments, stating: “I wish that we could close this down because there wasn’t a need for it, but as long as there’s a need for it, but as long as there’s a need for it, we will keep it going.”

“The fact that there will be a full cycle back in 2027 back to the UK is a place that I never thought we would be.

“It’s amazing how after 10 years that we’re still doing this, that we still need to do this.

“We will continue Invictus for as long as it’s needed, and the need is increasing, rather than reducing.”

Harry arrived at the Games with his supportive wife Meghan, 43, who attended five days of events with him before returning home to California to care for their two children Archie, five, and Lilibet, three.

He says the pair, who are said to be supporting athletes from afar, are already fascinated by the event’s adaptive sports and have asked him a host of questions, which he plans to continue answering when he returns home to them after Sunday’s closing ceremony.

Speaking to People magazine, he revealed: “I’m going to tell them all the stories. After we came back from Düsseldorf [for the 2023 Invictus Games] a year and a half ago, I sat down and went through lots of photographs that I had.

“They were fascinated to see these guys, careering around the field in wheelchairs, playing basketball, wheelchair rugby, sitting volleyball, everything.”

Harry added: “I’m hoping that my kids will take on every sport that they want as well, because I think it’s really important for all of us.

“I’m constantly trying to make sure that I get it right, in explaining what’s happened to [the competitors], and what we do at Invictus to try to make their lives better and give them a chance to redefine themselves. And the power of sport.”

Meanwhile, Meghan shared a snapshot of Invictus-themed treats she brought home for the little ones, featuring green shirts personalised with their names.

The collection also included an Invictus Games teddy bear and an assortment of sweets and chocolates, as per the Mirror.

Posting on her Instagram, Meghan wrote: “A taste of Canada and The Invictus Games for our little ones! Cheering you on from home!”